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Human Resources
Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment 2022-23
Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment 2022-23
The annual opportunity for eligible staff and faculty to make changes to their health plan, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts starts April 18 through April 29.
Virtual workshops offer resilience training to Penn community
Virtual workshops offer resilience training to Penn community
Penn’s Division of Human Resources, in collaboration with the Positive Psychology Center, is hosting virtual workshops as a part of a six-part series presenting core resilience during COVID.
Models of Excellence program accepting nominations
Models of Excellence program accepting nominations
Models of Excellence program accepting nominations. In addition to the traditional award categories, a special award category—Supporting Penn Through COVID-19 and Return to Campus Work—has been added.
Reporting gender identity and sexual orientation in Workday
Reporting gender identity and sexual orientation in Workday
Penn faculty and staff members now have the option to self-identify their sexual orientation and gender identity in their personal profile.
Penn celebrates a decade of Be in the Know
Penn celebrates a decade of Be in the Know
The University launched its 10th year of the Be in the Know campaign which focuses on wellness for eligible staff and faculty.
Honoring outstanding staff with 2021 Models of Excellence awards
Honoring outstanding staff with 2021 Models of Excellence awards
Each year, the program shines a light on the University’s stellar staff. This year, the University is proud to honor the professionals who exemplify the dedication, care, and innovation that helped the Penn community persevere during the pandemic.
Leadership in action for Mental Health Awareness Month
Leadership in action for Mental Health Awareness Month
A video message from Provost Wendell Pritchett and Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli supports the emotional well-being of faculty and staff.
How Penn is handling COVID vaccinations
How Penn is handling COVID vaccinations
Jack Heuer, vice president of the Division of Human Resources, details Penn’s process and planning.
New changes for Open Enrollment for 2021-22
New changes for Open Enrollment for 2021-22
Sue Sproat, executive director of benefits in the Division of Human Resources, outlines the changes to benefits for Penn employees.
Penn named one of America’s best large employers
Penn named one of America’s best large employers
Forbes recognized the University of Pennsylvania among the top 100 of its 2021 list.
In the News
Marketplace (NPR)
Skilled trade workers are still in short supply
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School explains why it’s difficult to get young people started with blue-collar careers and vocational education.
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Business Insider
Get ready for nasty layoffs and say goodbye to the four-day workweek
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that bosses can use the latest headlines about the economy as a fresh reason to get tough with workers, even if business is still doing well.
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The New York Times
So, human resources is making you miserable?
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that the personnel department was rebranded as human resources during the 1980-81 recession to view people as assets like machinery.
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Human Resource Executive Online
Employee stress: Why HR isn’t getting to the heart of the problem
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School writes that stress needs to be correctly defined before it can be properly addressed in the workplace.
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MarketWatch
Why does an entry-level job now require three years of experience? Here’s how that hurts workers and companies alike
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that companies are now much more likely to poach desirable workers from other employers rather than developing talent internally from lower levels of the organization.
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CNBC
Here’s why entry-level jobs feel impossible to get
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that employers are looking outside to hire people rather than promoting them from within.
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